Girl nameCurrently #3,603 in the USRising
Lilac
//ˈlaɪˌlæk//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
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Lilac's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lilac |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 43 |
Lilac through the decades
- Lilac peaked in 2024, when 43 babies were named Lilac in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lilac has risen 145% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lilac currently ranks #3,603 in the US and is on the rise.